Karl Eichendorff
German officer, biographer and editor (1863-1934)
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Summary
Karl Eichendorff was born on February 24, 1863[1], in Aachen[2]. He died on March 22, 1934[3], in Altenbeuern[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], biographer[6], editor[7], and genealogist[8]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Frauenchiemsee convent[10]
- Father: Hermann Eichendorff[11]
- Mother: Klara von Eichendorff[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[13]
- Position held: nobility[14]
- Award received: Iron Cross[15]
- Member of: Eichendorff-Stiftung[16], Sovereign Military Order of Malta[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family: Eichendorff[19]
- Noble title: baron[20]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[21]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[22]
- Family name: Eichendorff[23]
- Given name: Karl[24]
- Relative: Adolph von Eichendorff[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Birth name: Carl Joseph Hartwig Erdmann Hermann von Eichendorff[27]
- Sibling: Placida von Eichendorff[28]
FAQs
Where was Karl Eichendorff born?
Karl Eichendorff's place of birth was Aachen[2].
Where did Karl Eichendorff die?
Karl Eichendorff died in Altenbeuern[4].
Who were Karl Eichendorff's parents?
Karl Eichendorff's father was Hermann Eichendorff[11]. Karl Eichendorff's mother was Klara von Eichendorff[12].
What did Karl Eichendorff do for work?
Karl Eichendorff worked as a military officer[5], biographer[6], editor[7], and genealogist[8].
What awards did Karl Eichendorff receive?
Honors received include Iron Cross[15].